Licensed Practical Nurse

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Student Health Services team at Wilce Student Health Center. You will work with a multidisciplinary group to deliver primary and ambulatory care to OSU students during standard Monday–Friday 8am–5pm hours.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient information, taking vital signs, assisting clinicians with procedures, administering injections, managing IV fluids, and accurately documenting in the EHR.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved school of practical nursing.
• Current Ohio LPN license or ability to obtain before start date.
• BLS certification for Health Care Workers or ability to obtain before start date.
• IV certification and experience.
• Experience with electronic health information management systems.
• Successful completion of background check and health screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and ambulatory care to students.
• Serve as initial contact with clinical services and obtain patient visit reason and vital signs.
• Assist providers with procedures and administer injections/medications.
• Carry out clinical orders and IV fluids as required.
• Document all information in the electronic health record.

Skills

Vital signs

Injections/medications

Clinical documentation

Patient communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree

Ohio LPN license or eligibility

American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

Tools

IV Certification

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

Job Title

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department

Student Life | Student Health Services

Job Description

The LPN works with a multi-disciplinary team of physicians and other health care professionals to provide primary care, ambulatory care, and clinical services to students at The Ohio State University. The LPN serves as one of the primary initial contacts with clinical services; by providing patient care, obtaining patient reason for visit, vital signs, and other clinical information; assists providers with procedures; administers injections and other medication, carries out clinical orders, Intravenous fluids (IV) and documents all information in the electronic health record.

Work Hours

Work hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved school of practical nursing.
• Current Ohio LPN-Pharmacology license or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Health Care Worker certification or able to obtain prior to start date.
• IV Certification and experience.
• Experience with electronic health information management systems.
• Successful completion of background check and health screening.

Desired

• 2 years’ work experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• Experience working with an adolescent age population.
• Working knowledge of communicable disease and control.

Additional Information

Targeted hiring range is $22.36 to $27.88/hr.

Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen and background check.

Location

Wilce Student Health Center (0294)

Position Type

Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Office of Student Life Mission Statement

The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

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